Ize Trio | JAZZIZ Podcast


Welcome to the JAZZIZ Podcast. This is our new series of podcast conversations, hosted by JAZZIZ Online Editor Matt Micucci and featuring some of the best artists of today’s jazz and creative music scene. Many of these artists are part of JAZZIZ Vinyl Club, our series of limited-edition color vinyl albums curated by the JAZZIZ Editors, featuring some of the most exciting jazz artists from yesterday and today that we cover in the print version of JAZZIZ, our website and these podcasts.

In this episode, we explore the music of the new Boston-based collective Ize Trio, featuring San Diego pianist Chase Morrin, Palestinian cellist Naseem Alatrash and Cyprus-born George Lernis. The group masterfully blends jazz with Middle Eastern musical traditions while championing a socially conscious mission. Their debut album, The Global Suites, features four expansive pieces, each inspired by a core social issue. Joining the conversation are Morris and Alatrash, diving into the trio’s origins, how their diverse cultural backgrounds influenced their music and how they plan to evolve their sound with future projects.

Listen to our JAZZIZ Podcast conversation with Chase Morrin and Naseem Alatrash of the Ize Trio via the player below. The band’s debut album, The Global Suites, is available now. Order it here. And if you love jazz and vinyl, check out our carefully curated series of vinyl compilations, JAZZIZ Vinyl Club!

Featured photo: Nancy Ingersoll.

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